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Buddha's Hand Lemon Drop Cookies

A tasty lemon crinkle cookie made with the mysterious fruit known as Buddha's Hand

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Buddha's Hand, citrus, cookies, lemon
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp grated Buddha's Hand zest (heaping)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the Buddha's Hand zest until evenly combined. Add the butter and cream the mixture until thoroughly combined; add the eggs and continue mixing. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and mix until smooth. Then gradually stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll the dough into small quarter-sized balls and then toss gently in the powdered sugar until lightly coated. Place on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pale golden brown. Makes 3 dozen cookies.